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Basic to Beautiful

Before designers Eric Brown and Ann Marie Hoeksema of Epoch Solutions stepped in, this Bradenton, Fla., kitchen made entertaining a burden. “A bit of engineering and underwriting was required, but the payoff was a complete recreation of a dated space,” said Brown.

To open up the side of the kitchen blocking off the family room, a section of cabinetry and wall was removed and a Microlam Beam System incorporated for extra support. A peninsula was also installed for entertaining.

On the living room side, a small opening above the range looked onto the living room.

The opening was kept and updated with an archway, a stainless steel hood and a tile backsplash.